Zarza Eclectic Cuisine

A sign hung March 3 on the front door of Zarza Eclectic Cuisine at 149 S. Daniel Morgan Avenue in the bottom floor of the Hub-Bub informed customers that the restaurant would be shuttered temporarily.

But the Herald-Journal learned Thursday through friends of Zarza's owners Jose and Jackie Landa that couple has locked up their Latin and American fusion dining establishment permanently due to a family illness.

The Landas, who also own a blackberry farm in Enoree, opened their 120-seat concept in December 2011 with the help of their business partner Bill Clark, a local real estate investor. It was a popular downtown dining spot with lunch and dinner crowds.

Jose Landa, who hails from a line of successful restaurateurs in his native Venezuela, moved here with his wife Florida several years ago. The couple eventually made their way to Spartanburg, where they befriended Clark.

Zarza replaced Bravehearts Restaurant and Pub, which shuttered in May 2010. The owners made a number of improvements to the 5,000-square-foot building's dining, bar and kitchen areas.

<p>After 15 months in business, a downtown eatery has closed up shop indefinitely.</p><p>A sign hung March 3 on the front door of Zarza Eclectic Cuisine at 149 S. Daniel Morgan Avenue in the bottom floor of the Hub-Bub informed customers that the restaurant would be shuttered temporarily.</p><p>But the Herald-Journal learned Thursday through friends of Zarza's owners Jose and Jackie Landa that couple has locked up their Latin and American fusion dining establishment permanently due to a family illness.</p><p>The Landas, who also own a blackberry farm in Enoree, opened their 120-seat concept in December 2011 with the help of their business partner Bill Clark, a local real estate investor. It was a popular downtown dining spot with lunch and dinner crowds.</p><p>Jose Landa, who hails from a line of successful restaurateurs in his native Venezuela, moved here with his wife Florida several years ago. The couple eventually made their way to Spartanburg, where they befriended Clark.</p><p>Zarza replaced Bravehearts Restaurant and Pub, which shuttered in May 2010. The owners made a number of improvements to the 5,000-square-foot building's dining, bar and kitchen areas.</p>